Picketville, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, currently exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the Black population constitutes 59% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $66,634. Picketville has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a more diverse community to one with a clear racial majority. This evolution provides a case study in urban demographic dynamics and their economic correlates.

In 2013, Picketville was categorized as having "Moderate Diversity," with the White population at 54% and the Black population at 45%. Over the next decade, the neighborhood underwent a transformation. By 2018, it had shifted to a "White Plurality" (66% White, 20% Black), only to reverse course and become a "Black Majority" by 2022 (59% Black, 30% White). This transition suggests a complex interplay of factors, potentially including changes in housing policies, economic opportunities, or cultural shifts in the broader Jacksonville area.

The median income in Picketville has shown an upward trend despite these demographic changes. In 2013, the median income was $55,961, and by 2022 it had increased to $66,634, representing a 19% growth over the decade. This economic improvement occurred alongside the shift towards a Black majority. The population of Picketville has also fluctuated, starting at 1,256 in 2013, peaking at 1,667 in 2020, and settling at 1,501 in 2022.